Powells Point, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27966
Currituck County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,052
- 40/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,507
- Median income Near-median income area
- $347,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Powells Point pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 40
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27966 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27966 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Powells Point, Currituck County, North Carolina, home to just 1,052 residents across 26.5 square miles, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27966 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,507 (14% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,241. The poverty rate is 3.0%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $347,600 (34% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 74.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,417.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Currituck County, so 27966 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 27966
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Powells Point, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27966.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Wholesale trade 5
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 5
Real estate and rental and leasing
5 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27966, Powells Point, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,052
Population
26.5
Area (sq mi)
40
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27966?
38.4
Median Age
54.2%
Male
45.8%
Female
4.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$78,507
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$32,241
Per Capita Income
3.0%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27966 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Powells Point, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$78,507 Top 25% higher than 75% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
646housing units
646
Total Housing Units
569
Occupied Units
77
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$347,600
Median Home Value
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$1,417
Median Rent
1994
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 70 business establishments in ZIP 27966, employing approximately 454 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,654,000.
70
Businesses
454
Employees
$24.7M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 19 | 27.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 20.0% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 12.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 7.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 4.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 27966 vs 27941 →
ZIP 27966 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27949
Kitty Hawk (27949)
6,947 residents
- 27939 2,361
Grandy (27939)
2,361 residents
- 27947 1,230
Jarvisburg (27947)
1,230 residents
- 27966 1,052
Powells Point (27966)
1,052 residents
- 27964 545
Point Harbor (27964)
545 residents
- 27941 536
Harbinger (27941)
536 residents
- 27965 527
Poplar Branch (27965)
527 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27966 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27966 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27949
Kitty Hawk (27949)
$120,662 median income
- 27966
Powells Point (27966)
$78,507 median income
- 27947
Jarvisburg (27947)
$78,125 median income
- 27965
Poplar Branch (27965)
$63,542 median income
- 27939
Grandy (27939)
$62,463 median income
- 27941
Harbinger (27941)
$50,893 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27966 ranks #2 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27966, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,052 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 27966 in?
ZIP code 27966 (Powells Point) is located in Currituck County, North Carolina. Currituck County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/currituck-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27966?
ZIP code 27966 in Powells Point, NC has a population of 1,052 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27966?
The median household income in ZIP 27966 is $78,507, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27966?
The median home value in ZIP 27966 is $347,600, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27966?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27966 is White at 74.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27966?
ZIP code 27966 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 454 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27966?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27966 are: Construction (19), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (14), Retail trade (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27966?
In ZIP code 27966, 67.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27966?
In ZIP code 27966, approximately 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27966?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27966 is 3.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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